Description
Homemade “cinnamon-walnut sour cream coffee cake” brings warmth to morning breakfast tables with its rich layers of nutty sweetness. Crumbly streusel topping and tender sour cream crumb invite you to savor each delightful bite of this comforting classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups sour cream
- ¾ cup chopped walnuts
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening Agents and Salt:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter (1 stick), cold and cut into pieces
Instructions
- Craft the streusel foundation by blending flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a mixing vessel. Integrate cold butter using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles rough pebbles.
- Incorporate chopped walnuts into the streusel mixture, then set aside for later layering.
- Sift dry cake ingredients including flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a clean bowl, creating a uniform powder blend.
- Utilize a stand mixer to cream butter and granulated sugar until the mixture transforms into a light, airy consistency.
- Gradually introduce eggs into the creamed mixture, ensuring each egg is fully integrated before adding the next. Mix in vanilla extract for aromatic depth.
- Alternate adding the prepared flour mixture and sour cream to the butter base, folding gently to maintain the batter’s delicate texture.
- Prepare a 9×9 inch baking dish by coating thoroughly with nonstick spray to prevent potential sticking.
- Transfer half the cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly across the surface.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of prepared streusel over the initial batter layer, creating a nutty, cinnamon-infused midpoint.
- Carefully distribute the remaining cake batter over the streusel, ensuring complete coverage.
- Crown the cake with the final streusel layer, distributing walnuts and spices evenly.
- Position the pan in a preheated 350°F oven and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes.
- Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick into the cake’s center – it should emerge clean and free of raw batter.
Notes
- Elevate your baking game with this irresistible coffee cake that combines rich sour cream, crunchy walnuts, and warm cinnamon in every delectable bite.
- Precise ingredient measurements and proper mixing technique ensure a tender, moist cake with a perfect crumbly streusel topping that’ll make your kitchen smell heavenly.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and sour cream gradually to prevent overmixing, which helps maintain the cake’s delicate, soft texture.
- Cold butter is key for creating those signature coarse streusel crumbs that provide a delightful contrast to the smooth cake base.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter for smoother batter incorporation and more consistent mixing results.
- Check cake doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should come out clean with just a few moist crumbs, indicating perfectly baked goodness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg